Konya BreadFrom pide thorough to lahmacun, the Turkish are nearly as famous for their excellent flatbreads as the Italians are for pizza. We highly recommend you try the Konya flatbread at Turkish Village, a foot long strip of crisp bread topped with minced meat.Dhs75. Turkish Village, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1 (04 344 9955).

PissaladièreThis is a traditional Provencal equivalent to the pizza. It’s a thin, crisp tart, typically topped with caramelised onion and anchovy.Try it at La Petite Maison.Dhs30. DIFC (04 439 0505).